Monofocal IOL: one focal target
A monofocal strategy prioritises one focal target. The chosen distance and medical suitability need to be discussed with your surgeon.
A monofocal IOL is designed mainly for one focal target. If it is targeted for far vision, expect glasses for reading and often for computer or other arm's-length tasks. It can instead be targeted for near, in which case distance glasses will be needed.
This page explains one IOL strategy. Complete the questionnaire to see which discussion your answers point to; the questionnaire does not assess medical suitability. Complete the questionnaire
Detailed explanation of this option
A monofocal IOL does not restore the natural autofocus called accommodation. Ask your surgeon to state the intended target in each eye and translate it into your real distances: phone, computer, dashboard and road. Small residual prescription error and astigmatism can shift the result, so “distance target” is a plan rather than a guarantee.
Monofocal models also differ in optical design and material. Compare the exact proposed model rather than assuming that every lens carrying the monofocal label is identical. See the Monofocal IOL guide for more detail.